First Stage Defeated 26th Seanad 40/2023

Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023

Constitutional & Electoral Transport

Sponsor: Alice-Mary Higgins
Introduced: 3 May 2023
Last updated: 30 Jan 2025

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Expands Electoral Commission's role to review Seanad voting system, franchise rules, and minimum voting age.
Protects civil society organisations' freedom of association and expression in electoral contexts under Electoral Act 1997.
Provides free public transport on polling day to improve voter access.

Stage timeline

First Stage 26th Seanad

3 May 2023